Oahu Weather Forecast for July 15, 2026
Moderate trades deliver showers windward and mauka through the weekend
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Oahu Surf Forecast for July 15, 2026
A small bump in the otherwise fading medium-period southwest swell should bring a slight increase in south surf today, particularly this morning. The...
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Oahu News:
The court's ruling delaying the Turtle Bay Ritz-Carlton expansion mandates further environmental review, impacting plans for the new luxury hotel. Tragedy struck on Kapiolani Boulevard as a 51-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash involving a vehicle making a U-turn. The Surfrider Foundation organized 'Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year' cleanups on July 5, welcoming volunteers across Oahu. A recent report on the Hawaii tsunami panic revealed that most Oahu traffic during the warning was unnecessary. Meanwhile, ballot boxes are being rolled out for the 2026 elections across Oahu. In transportation news, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are adding routes to Honolulu, expanding connections to Idaho, Washington, and Las Vegas.
Maui News
US Rep. Tokuda announces applications for US military service academies
US Rep. Jill Tokuda announced that her office will begin accepting applications for US military service academies beginning Aug. 1 from students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. Qualified applicants must submit their complete applications no later than Oct. 18.
Kahului Airport remained resilient with passenger increase, despite TSA funding lapse this past spring
Kahului Airport screening volumes held steady even as a nationwide TSA funding lapse this spring triggered steep staffing shortages and sharp declines in passenger throughput at major mainland hubs, according to a new analysis from the travel research firm Upgraded Points.
Gov. Green signs legislation to support kūpuna care and strengthen AI protection
Gov. Josh Green signed several measures into law on Tuesday, focused on supporting kūpuna and establishing safety protections for artificial intelligence. Key legislation includes Act 245, which creates the Hānai Memory Network to provide $3 million for dementia care, and Act 247, which establishes consumer protections against harmful AI "deepfake" technology.
Former Maui County mayors unite behind Bissen’s re-election
Former Governor and former Maui County Mayor Linda Lingle, along with former Maui County Mayors Alan Arakawa and Charmaine Tavares, have united behind Mayor Richard Bissen's nonpartisan re-election campaign, representing 24 years of service leading Maui Nui.
Kaua‘i News
Voters to receive ballot by July 21 for upcoming Hawai‘i Primary Elections
Hawai‘i Office of Elections also reminds state voters about how to track their ballots, troubleshooting problems and more.
ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro returns to Kauaʻi
Tickets are on sale now for an unforgettable evening on the North Shore featuring Hawai'i's 'ukulele maestro, who redefined the instrument; the show is Nov. 14 at Anaina Hou Community Park's Porter Pavilion.
Governor signs measures supporting kūpuna care, strengthening artificial intelligence protections
House Bill 1853 establishes the Hānai Memory Network Program, building a statewide network of dementia care specialists and community support services; House Bill 2137 established consumer protection standards for deepfake tech, while Senate Bill 3001 places requirements on artificial intelligence operators.
Application period open for Agriculture Farm Expansion grants
The grant program through Kauaʻi County Office of Economic Development invests in projects that expand commercial farming and ranching operations, increase local food production and strengthen long-term sustainability of agriculture on Kauaʻi.
Island of Hawai‘i News
Lava flows are getting larger as precursory activity is reported ahead of Kīlauea’s 51st eruptive episode
This low-level activity may last for hours or even days before fountaining occurs.
Kūpuna care, artificial intelligence protection measures signed into law by governor
House Bill 1853 establishes the Hānai Memory Network Program, building a statewide network of dementia care specialists and community support services; House Bill 2137 established consumer protection standards for deepfake tech, while Senate Bill 3001 places requirements on artificial intelligence operators.
Kona family searching for pet cat they claim was trapped, removed from neighborhood 11 weeks ago
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has forwarded to county prosecutors a rare criminal case of animal desertion, the unlawful taking of an animal without the intention of returning it.
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital receives national honors for cardiovascular care
The awards reflect the Waimea hospital's high-quality stroke care based on the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines and highlights its success in improving outcomes for stroke patients through timely and effective treatment.
